Hanan Alfred
Chemistry And Science Teacher
Giza
Summary
An experienced Chemistry school teacher with an MA in Secondary Education, a counseling certificate, and a+30 years of diverse teaching experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, in American, British and MYP programs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Aide at the Immunology Department
NAMRU-3
01.1987
KS3 & MYP Science Teacher/ KS4 & KS5 Chemistry Teacher/MUN Director
El Alsson British International School
9 2016 - Current
- Teaching the National British Curriculum & MYP for KS3 students
- Taught Cambridge Chemistry courses for KS4 & KS5 students till 2022.
- Currently teaching the IGCSE Edexcel Chemistry courses for KS4 & KS5 students.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Contributed to raising scores of student from 60 to 90%
- Increased the number of A To C grades over my teaching years
- Last year 38.6% of our IGCSE students scored A*, 31.6% scored A, 15.8% scored B and 12.3% scored C grades on their final exams.
- Supervised National & International MUN conferences since 2019 till present
- Contributed in the development of El Alsson 1st MUN & 2nd MUN conferences in February 2023 & 2024 and currently preparing for the school's 3rd MUN conference in February 2025.
Science Head of Department for both Middle and High Schools/Science & Chemistry teacher / Science Fair Coordinator
El Alsson American Internationl School
09.2008 - 01.2016
- Taught the American Curriculum aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards NGSS for Midlle and High school students
- Engaged in peer collaboration and instruction during staff development opportunities as well as peer observation of classroom strategies and assessment
- Designed original student learning plans centered on the curriculum with corresponding lectures and lab activities which aligned with the NGSS
- Managing a team of 5 teachers for both Middle and High Schools
- Responsible for Science in Middle School, and Chemistry, Biology, Advanced Biology, AP Biology, Mechanical Physics, Conceptual Physics, Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science in High School
- Responsible for planing and organizing the Science Fair, event; venue, judges, rubrics, parents' invitation, scientific activities
- Organized and planned educational trips for students outside the school premises.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that supported open communication and mutual respect among students.
- Provided consistent feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process and make improvements as necessary.
- Increased student interest in chemistry by incorporating hands-on experiments and activities into lessons.
- Incorporated innovative teaching methods such as flipped classrooms and project-based learning to boost student engagement.
- Mentored students individually, guiding them towards academic success and personal growth.
- Designed and implemented course curriculum that reflected relevance of chemistry to everyday world.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in chemistry education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Science Teacher - Elementary and Middle Schools
Misr Language Schools
09.1990 - 08.2006
- Taught the Egyptian National Curriculum for year 6 to year 9 students
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
Quality control Chemist for Pharmaceutical product
Vaccine Research Centre
01.1989 - 01.1990
Education
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science -
Cairo University
Cairo, EgyptProfessional Education Diploma in Teaching - undefined
American University in Cairo
Cairo, EgyptMasters of Arts in Secondary Education - undefined
Acacia University, AZ
Cairo, EgyptUndergraduate Course in Counseling and Coaching - undefined
Wisdom Coptic Center, St. Mary's Church, Dokki
Cairo, EgyptSkills
Problem solving
State
Egypt
Professional Developments And Certificates
- Providing Effective Feedback for Learners, Karen Ardley, 11/2023
- Understanding assessment and improving delivery in International GCSE Chemistry (Module 1&2), Organization Name, 10/2022
- Understanding assessment and improving delivery in Interantional A level Chemistry ( Module 1 &2), Pearson, 10/2022
- Developing the MYP, IB Global Centre, 03/2021
- Epilepsy Awareness in Schools, National Online Safety, 11/2021
- First Aid Awareness in Schools, National Online Safety, 11/2021
- Child Protection & Safeguarding, National Online Safety, 2021 2022
- Cambridge Professional Development, Cambridge, 03/2017
- Cambridge Professional Development workshop, Cambridge, 11/2016
- Enriching Science Instruction, Organization Name, 01/2016
- Implementing the NGSS, Organization Name, 11/2015
- Leading Middle Management, Karen Ardley, 10/2015
- Hi Compact Caoching & Mentoring, CIBT Education Trust, 03/2014
- Psychology of Adolescence, The American Psychological & Social Studies Centre, 02/2012
Non Educational Experience
- Vaccine Research Centre, 1989, 1990, Cairo, Egypt, Quality control Chemist for Pharmaceutical product
- NAMRU-3, 1987, Cairo, Egypt, Summer Aide at the Immunology Department
City
Cairo
References
- Matt Topliss, matt.topliss@kgs-rabat.education, Executive Headteacher at Khalil Gibran School Rabat, El Alsson's British School Principal
- Hisham El-Azzazi, hazzazi@alsson.com, +201005620473, Science HoD and External Assessment Coordinator at El Alsson American International School
Timeline
Science Head of Department for both Middle and High Schools/Science & Chemistry teacher / Science Fair Coordinator
El Alsson American Internationl School
09.2008 - 01.2016
Science Teacher - Elementary and Middle Schools
Misr Language Schools
09.1990 - 08.2006
Quality control Chemist for Pharmaceutical product
Vaccine Research Centre
01.1989 - 01.1990
Summer Aide at the Immunology Department
NAMRU-3
01.1987
KS3 & MYP Science Teacher/ KS4 & KS5 Chemistry Teacher/MUN Director
El Alsson British International School
9 2016 - Current
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science -
Cairo University
Professional Education Diploma in Teaching - undefined
American University in Cairo
Masters of Arts in Secondary Education - undefined
Acacia University, AZ
Undergraduate Course in Counseling and Coaching - undefined
Wisdom Coptic Center, St. Mary's Church, Dokki
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